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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.44, 2,270.66 and 982.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.44, 2,270.66 and 982.14 is: 1,355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.44 : 2,270.66 = 982.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.44/2,270.66 = 982.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.44x = 2,270.66 × 982.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.44x = 2,230,101.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,101.10/1,645.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.32

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